DOCTOR OF

DENTAL
SURGERY
KPT/JPS ( R/724/6/0015 ) ( MQA/FA 4153 ) 08 / 26

FACULTY OF DENTISTRY

"Every tooth in a man’s head is more

valuable than a diamond.”

- Miguel de Cervantes
Spanish Novelist, Playwright, Poet,
The Creator of Don Quixote
OVERVIEW
Dentistry is a unique career that provides plenty of rewards and challenges and is a highly respected
profession. Healthy smiles are created with the use of cutting-edge technology and the combination of
scientific knowledge and artistic talent. Dentists have the opportunity to provide benevolent care in the
community by helping people enhance and maintain their oral health.

The modules taught in this degree programme are an integration of biomedical, clinical and behavioural
sciences, with particular emphasis on human anatomy, craniofacial biology, physiology, biochemistry,
and microbiology. Apart from that, the study of pathology, pharmacology, human organ systems,
associated disease processes, emergency procedures, infection control, oral health diseases,
biomaterials, operative dentistry, prosthodontics, oral surgery, public health and community dentistry
make up a large portion of the syllabus.

At the end of this programme, students will have procured for themselves the ability to carry out various
dental tasks, from basic dental procedures such as tooth extraction and repair of oral imperfections to
complex and complicated procedures such as root canal and prosthodontic treatment. They will have
the ability to diagnose, treat and prevent dental diseases besides accepting professional responsibility
for the effective and safe care of their patients. The dental graduates will be well prepared to serve the
community and fill distinguished positions at the helm of the dental profession in both the public and
private sectors both locally or internationally.

PROGRAMME
STRUCTURE
Year 1 Year 4
• Anatomy • Prosthetic Dentistry
• Physiology • Paediatric Dentistry
• Biochemistry • Periodontology
• Oral Biology

Year 2 Year 5
• Microbiology • Conservative Dentistry
• Pathology • Oral Maxillofacial Surgery
• Pharmacology • Orthodontics
• Dental Materials & Equipment • Dental Public Health
• Family Dentistry

Year 3
• General Medicine
• General Surgery
• Oral Pathology & Oral Medicine
• Dental Radiology

General Modules INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:

• English Language • Communications in Malay 3
• Youth Development • Malaysian Studies
• Community Work
• TITAS
• Ethnic Relations
 PROGRESSION
PATHWAY

STPM / A-Level
or equivalent

SPM / Foundation DDS Register with

O-Level in Science / (5 years) Malaysian
Matriculation Dental Council
Compulsory
Service - 1 Year

RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER Diploma /

GRADUATING*
Bachelor
• To decide whether to practise Degree
or defer practising for the time
being
• To register with the Malaysian
Dental Council (MDC)
Hospital-Based Non-Hospital Based
• To apply for an interview with
the Public Services Commission
• To obtain the letter of
• Oral Surgery • Orthodontics
appointment as a civil servant • Paediatric Dentistry • Periodontics
• To decide whether to serve at • Special Needs • Restorative Dentistry
the Ministry of Health (MOH), Dentistry • Dental Public Health
• Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) or
the Ministry of Education (MOE) • Oral Medicine and
in Malaysia. Specialisation Oral Pathology
*for Malaysians only (1+3 years) • Forensic Odontology
• Oral and
Fully accredited by Malaysian Maxillofacial Imaging
Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Recognized by Sri Lanka Medical
Council (SLMC) Bangladesh Medical
and Dental Council (BMBC)

ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
STPM/A-levels
SPM
Matriculation/Foundation
in Science/Pre-Medical Course
UEC
Diploma in Health Sciences
Degree in Arts/Humanities
Degree in Medical Sciences
Qualification other then the above
will be referred to the registrar
English Proficiency
REQUIREMENTS
Grades BBB, ABC or AAC in 3 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics).
Pass with 5 credits in Bahasa Melayu & Mathematics & Science & 2 other subjects
(Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics).
Minimum CGPA 3.00 in 3 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics)
and provided the course is not less than 1 year in the same accredited
institution and the minimum entry qualification is 5 Bs in subject Biology,
Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/Additional Maths & 1 other subject at school
certificate level; or
B4 in 5 subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics/Mathematics); or
Minimum CGPA 3.0 and provided the course is not less than 5 semesters or 2
1/2 years in the same accredited institution and the minimum entry
qualification is 5 B’s each in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics/
Additional Maths & 1 other subject at school certificate level; or
Minimum CGPA 4.0 (4-years Arts/Humanities Programme)
Minimum CGPA of 3.3 (5-year Medical Sciences programme)
Minimum CGPA of 3.0 (4-year Medical Sciences programme)
MUET : Band 4 | IELTS : 6 | TOEFL : 550

FUTURE CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES OPPORTUNITIES
Demand for dental care continues to • Ministry of Health or Defence
grow due to increasing life expectancy. • Universities (Public or Private)
With increased awareness of oral • Private Practice (Solo/Partnered/Group or Hospitals)
health care, more adults keep their • Dental Industries
teeth longer. Effective treatments
through advancements in technology
render treatment patient-friendly.
OVERVIEW
OF DENTISTRY AS A CAREER
Provide an Essential Health
Service
Personal satisfaction is derived
through helping people maintain
and improve their oral health,
quality of life and appearance.
Status & Prestige
Dentists are highly regarded by the
communities they serve through
their contributions to society. Many
have proven to be socially
conscious, civic-minded
professionals with a distinguished
history of leadership in improving
community oral health.
Unleash Your Creativity
The delivery of patient services
requires a combination of artistic
judgment and manual dexterity. As
the world moves forward digitally,
computer applications are
increasingly used to complement
scientific knowledge and technical
skills.
A Balanced & Flexible Lifestyle
Offers the flexibility of work-life
balance. There are a number
specialisation in which a dentist
can choose based on interest and one to an extensive amount of
lifestyle needs. . career experience.
Independence & • Detection of Diseases
Self-Employment Dentists are often the first
Most dentists look forward to being healthcare providers to identify
their own boss as this career oral illnesses, such as oral
provides the opportunity to open a mucosal lesions, cancer,
private practise which not only systemic diseases and many
gives them the leverage of more.
independence, but the chance to
accentuate their professional • Prevention through Education
services for the community. Patients are educated on how
to maintain oral health for
Demand & Earning Potential disease prevention. Dentist
A dentist’s average income is also take on leadership roles
relatively on the highest side. through community-based
Demand for dental care is preventive programs such as
projected to grow with population water fluoridation, oral cancer
growth and appreciation of screening, oral health
preventive service. As countries promotion and more.
develop and the population greys,
maintenance on existing dental • Research
work adds to the demand. Work in research will contribute
towards knowledge of oral
Variety of Work diseases, treatment techniques
No career comes without its and materials for better
challenges, but as a dentist, the management of patients.
chance to work with a diverse
group of patients not only makes
the work interesting but it exposes

WHY STUDY
WITH MAHSA

Good Private & Public

Excellent Competency- Dental Industry Dental Simulation Fully-Equipped
Student-to-Dental Sector
Academic Staff Based Training Exposure Clinics Laboratories
Facility Ratio Attachment

CURRICULUM
The Curriculum for the degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery will have a balance of the following:

• Theory and Concept

• Clinical Competencies
• Humanity and Communication Skills

The curriculum is designed to enable the teaching and learning process to focus on the functions of the
dental surgeon as a professional with high ethical standards. Students will be guided in cultivating the
attitude of wanting to know more and to develop their clinical skills with appropriate judgement
capabilities for competent and safe management of patients. Students will develop an understanding
for audits and clinical governance as well. Our dental graduates will be of the highest quality and will be
well prepared to serve the community.
 MAHSA360
At MAHSA University, we provide our students with the
opportunity to develop quality skills and understanding
that go beyond their field of study which will prepare
them for their next leap upon graduation.

MAHSA 360 is our specially designed ecosystem that

works to ensure every student is nurtured and
supported throughout their student journey.

MAHSA’s PASSPORT
TO SUCCESS
Professional Industry-Driven Education (P.R.I.D.E) is MAHSA
University’s specially designed education pathway that give
students the best of both academic and professional
certifications. Students have the opportunity to gain
professional skills through various programmes from
MAHSA’s collaborations with internationally recognised
professional bodies. P.R.I.D.E increases the employability
rate of our fresh graduates and puts them on par with
the rest in the professional world.

MASTERCLASS PROFESSIONAL COURSES

Students of this programme are eligible Through MAHSA’s collaboration with
to gain add-on certification in internationally recognised
Masterclasses. There are more than fifty professional bodies, students will
Masterclasses to choose from, and all earn certifications that will enhance
are designed to further enhance the their professional skills and
student's employability, in line with the increases their employability rate.
Industrial Revolution 4.0.

Masterclass

Professional
Courses

Mobility
Programme
MOBILITY
PROGRAMME
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students to study abroad for up to one us about our university partners in over
year. This programme lets students fifty different countries.
experience different cultures and
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